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Otterbach - Waldforscher path in Himmelreich
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Marking "Richi"Photo: Juergen Wachowski, Zum Wohl die Pfalz
Are you researchers, explorers, nature lovers, or even environmentalists?
Here is a secret tip for you: the Waldforscher path in Himmelreich. Over 2 km, you can inform yourself, play, make music, and have lots of fun. This winding path is ideal for primary school children because the teaching material forms the basis for the colorful information panels. Here you can discover various habitats. The focus is on the forest ecosystem, but the meadow and its inhabitants are also explained. What massages, tickles, and brings great fun? The barefoot path. A relief for shoe-weary feet. At the end, you have to prove your balancing skills on a "poisonous" snake.
In the heart of the Waldforscher path lies the forest classroom with 30 seats, a lectern, and a blackboard. So don't forget chalk! Of course, you can also take a wonderful break here. The sounds of the wooden xylophone fill the silence with unique tones. The small shelter is guarded by an owl. Can you jump farther than a fox? You will find out at the animal long jump. The tree slice puzzle should be easy for you to solve after studying the information panels. Along the way, you'll pass a woodpecker. You are allowed to elicit its typical knocking sound using a string.
Let your researcher heart run free and try new perspectives. Feel free to bring your magnifying cup to take a closer look at interesting things. Make yourself small like a beetle on the meadow or enjoy the view into the treetops by lying on a bench in the forest classroom. See what scurries between the stones or inhabits the tree trunk.
Keep in mind: the tour of the 2 km long path takes about 1 hour. Think of sturdy footwear and suitable tick protection. The path cannot be used with a stroller or wheelchair.
Do you feel like coming? I am waiting for you on the Waldforscher path.
Your Richi
UFFBASSE! – Campaign for respectful coexistence in nature
– Always behave considerately, kindly, and attentively towards everyone you meet on the way.
– Respect nature, do not destroy plants and always stay on the paths.
– Take a trash bag for the way and take your rubbish back home with you.
– Please always keep your dog on a leash. Other visitors and animals will thank you.
– Observe all path closures for your own safety, even on weekends.
– Park only in designated parking areas. Leave space for rescue routes and agricultural machinery.
– Give priority to agricultural and forestry traffic.
Author’s recommendation
Place to eat/rest:
Waldhaus PWV Otterbach "Im Himmelreich",
67731 Otterbach
Tel. 0175-4526739 (Andreas Steinbacher)
Opening hours: Wednesday-Friday from 10:00 AM,
Saturday from 1:00 PM,
Sunday from 10:00 AM
Closed: Monday/Tuesday (except holidays)
If you love delicious homemade cakes and tarts, this is the place for you. Of course, the Waldhaus also serves hearty dishes.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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PWV Waldhaus im Himmelreich, OtterbachSafety information
General information:
Especially in autumn, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can cover unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After thunderstorms or heavy rain, trees can still fall or branches break off. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. Not all cliffs or drops are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in places. You must expect such path impairments when hiking. If you believe certain sections are not accessible for you, you should avoid them.
NOTE:
We strive to announce all closures caused by forestry work or hunting societies on this platform. Nevertheless, there are situations where paths are closed and we might not have been informed. Should you unexpectedly encounter a path closure or detour, please observe the instructions for your own safety.
Tips and suggestions
Tourist Information Otterbach-Otterberg
Hauptstraße 54, 67697 Otterberg
Tel.: 06301 / 607800
Internet:
E-Mail: tourist-info@otterbach-otterberg.de
You can request the host directory as a *.pdf file via one of the following addresses:
Roadbook
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Otterbach station is served hourly by the Lautertalbahn.Regular bus service.
Further information at www.vrn.de or www.bahn.de.
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Directions
Approach from Mannheim and Saarbrücken via the A6 exit "Kaiserslautern-West", follow Federal Road 270 towards Otterbach.At the roundabout take the Otterbach town center exit and follow the local signs to "Himmelreich" - "Waldforscherpfad".
Parking
Car park at the Waldhaus "Im Himmelreich" of the Pfälzerwald-Verein 67731 Otterbach (signposted in Otterbach)Coordinates: 49° 29´ 39´´ N / 7° 44´ 4´´ E
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Flyer "Waldforscherpfad im Himmelreich", available at the Verbandsgemeinde Otterbach;
Tourist Information Otterbach-Otterberg Hauptstraße 54, 67697 Otterberg, Tel.: 06301 / 607800
Internet: www.otterbach-otterberg.de
Author’s map recommendations
Topographic map 1:25000 of the Verbandsgemeinde Otterbach/Otterberg, hiking, cycling, Nordic walking; topographic map "Sheet 3 - Pfälzerwald Nature Park - Kaiserslautern and surroundings"; "
Hiking in the Palatinate mountains" -
Hiking map by Pfalztouristik "Die Pfalz - Wanderkarte";
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
For our hikes, we recommend the following equipment as standard:
- Sturdy footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sun and rain protection
- Sufficient supply of food and drinks, as there are not everywhere eating or shopping possibilities available or open.
- Even though the paths are very well marked throughout, it is advisable for safety reasons to always carry a suitable
hiking map, so that, for example, you can quickly find a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or emergency.
- Hiking sticks recommended.
Don't forget chalk!
Pen to fill out the Waldforscher quiz.
Sturdy footwear and tick protection.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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